Jim Burns - Addicted to God

Addicted to God was created to help young people grow spiritually, but unexpectedly I have discovered this book is a powerful resource for adults, too. The stories, illustrations and quotes are invaluable in seasoning any presentation or personal study. Although the Take the 50-Day Challenge is a helpful way to motivate students to study the Word of God, it also offers a framework for parents, teachers, preachers and evangelists to find strength in Gods daily provision as evidenced in the stories and truths collected in this book.

Addicted to God is a wonderful resource for all seasons that can be drawn upon for enriching our commitment to Christ Jesus. This devotional can be utilized in the following ways:

• Spiritual growth material for camps and retreats
• Illustrations for talks
• One-on-one or small-group devotions
• Personal studies
• Family discussions
• Stories and tales for Sunday School
• Sermon material for church worship

Many of these daily devotionals are some of my favorite illustrations from the lives and writings of others. Thank you for adding this book to your spiritual tool kit of resources, because I am confident you will find Addicted to God an invaluable companion in helping young people grow in Christs wisdom and grace and in challenging adults to grow in the Lords love and good deeds.

Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is Gods will for you in Christ Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 5:18

There is always reason to be thankful. Notice that todays Scripture doesnt say to be thankful for all things but to be thankful in all things. Even in the most difficult of circumstances, you can find a reason for a thankful heart. I like the phrase that says, I complained because I had no shoes until I met a man who had no feet. No matter what your circumstances, I believe there is a reason to be thankful in your circumstances. Your situation may never change, but your attitude can change, and that will make all the difference in the world.

Terry Foxe was a Canadian distance runner who started a run from one side of Canada to the other. He ran at least 26 miles a day to raise money for cancer research. He was a cancer victim himself. He ran every mile on one leg, since his right leg had been amputated well above the knee. Almost every day a television announcer or radio newscaster would put a microphone in front of Terry and ask him how his run for cancer was going. Often exhausted and losing valuable strength, Terry would say, I dont know about tomorrow, but God gave me another day to live, and Im thankful for each day Im alive.

Terry didnt finish his run across Canada, because he died of the dreaded disease. Yet even to the end, he remained thankful for each day and considered each day Gods gift to him. With an attitude of thankfulness he made the most of a difficult situation.